...It's really not any worse of a world than it was in 1960, but because we are exposed to so much more information than we used be; so we have grown fearful.
I think you're on to something, Kathy. There are other reasons our society seems more fearful as well. Life in general has become easier (at least in some countries) and one doesn't need to take as many risks to survive and thrive as previous generations. Risk-taking is a learned skill, and without practice our skills are dulled.
